Fisherman from Australia

[Brandonh]

Hi guys!!!

My name is Brandon and I am an very keen fisherman! the reason I have joined your forum is because I am heading over your way for a 3 week holiday and really want to catch a few fish while I am there

Anyways Will be in Massachusetts at the start of my hols (5th-16th July) and then in Providence RI from the 17th to the 20th.

Not sure if I can ask these questions here, Please tell me the correct forum area if you think I will get a better response please.

I really really want to catch a Large mouth bass!!! and a trout or 2 hehe. Will have a renal car while in Massachusetts and will be based in Southbridge. What lakes or rivers should I give a go with a spin and fly rod? and where from shore would be my best chance on said lakes and rivers? I know I need a fishing license and will be getting one b4 I head out.

In Providence RI I would like to get out on a cheap 1/2 day charter if possible, from my research there are soooo many that leave from Narragansett bay its confusing:( Don't really need to go offshore, would love to catch a striped bass and Bluefish!! Also my Fiance will be working during this time and I will be bored, so Would like to take my travel rod (7' 2-5kg) and a selection of lures out during the day for a fish from the bank somewhere. Is there any areas around Providence that your not allowed to fish? is there any tips you could share with me as to the best locations to fish from the bank? accessible for someone using public transport only unfortunately:(

Was going to post a pic of a nice Barramundi for you to look at but found the 5 post rule:( never mind Will get there soon enough as long as I get some replies to answer :p

cheers
Brandon...

[Brandonh]

Thanks for copying this here Steve, Just want to add one more question on top of this.

Considering I will be over your way in summer, will the Large mouth bass be taking lures from the surface?

Cheers
Brandon...

[ben23]

Fish any pond or local lake around your area (public or with permission) and get out there just before sunrise or on a cloudy day. Throw topwater poppers such as Rebel Pop-R's or anything on the surface that makes a commotion. If you are not a morning person, fish the same places right before sunset. If you throw enough topwater during these times during the summer you are bound to catch a Largemouth Bass or two.

Also, check out spinnerbaits, shallow running crankbaits, and buzzbaits for other lures that will work well from shore to catch a bunch of bass!!

Let me know if you have any more questions!!!

Ben Dziwulski
God bless

[Brandonh]

Awesome thanks for this info Ben!!! once I get over travel lag I will be very keen to have a few early mornings

what size is usually the go for crankbaits? something around 4" be ok?? also how deep would you call a shallow diving lure? 5' or less??

Been looking at dams around the area I will be and Quabbin Reservoir came up. found out I can hire a boat for the day there quite cheap so will probably try and do that one day. is there any hints or tricks or locations on this dam you could tell me about?

thanks heaps for your info and quick reply!!!

cheers
Brandon...

[ben23]

I am not from that area so I have no idea about the particular body of water. However, for crankbaits I recommend getting some that are 6ft or shallower divers. Here are a few to check out:
Manns Baby Minus-1
Bandit 100 series
Lucky Craft RC 1.5
Strike King Series 1, 2, and 3

All of these are great crankbaits that will get the job done. I'm sure any local tackle shop in that area will have everything you need.

Talk to you soon! Good Luck!

Ben Dziwulski
God bless

[Brandonh]

Awesome thanks Ben!! I have a few lures that run around 5 foot so should do the trick I like the manns and luckcraft lures might get a few of them while I am over there.

cheers
Brandon...